Kindred Spirits
Bonnie Rideout
ORDER NOW...as of jan 18, 2008- ONLY 3 BOOKS left in print! 26 Tunes highlight Bonnie's popular Scottish fiddling arrangements and style.Mel bay Publication

CELTIC CIRCLES
Bonnie Rideout

22 tunes from the best-selling album.

Mel bay Publication

Early American Roots-

VIOLIN EDITION.

Hesperus Early Music/Traditional Ensemble
Mel bay Publication
The vision of HESPERUS is innovative, multi-cultural and historically informed. Its musicians bring the energy and spirit of traditional music to virtuoso performances on folk and early musical instruments. With impressive credentials in early music, they are one of the nation's first, and most important, performers of "chamber folk" music.

Early American Roots features spirited new sounds from early Colonial America - from the arrival of the first colonists to the American Revolution and the birth of our republic. Performing on recorders, Baroque violin, viola da gamba, flageolet, hammered dulcimer, cittern and Baroque guitar, the musicians perform high energy improvisations, lively country dance tunes, elegant French cotillions and early American shape-note hymns. 80 pages and 33 tunes.

It's in standard notation and good for any "C" instrument

( hammered dulcimer, violin, guitar, mandolin, recorder and includes chords, harmonies, duets and trios).

Early American Roots
Recorder Edition

Hesperus Early Music/Traditional Ensemble
Mel bay Publication
It's the companion book to HESPERUS' CD of the same name. It presents a cross section of popular instrumental music from the English Colonies and early Federal America; divisions, shape note hymns, country dances and cotillions, arranged for the recorder. When America was still a colony, music in the New World was a welcome link to the settlers' original home; England, Holland, France, Germany, Ireland and Scotland. During the 18th century, as the colonies became independent from England, their music reflected this new freedom in its unusual textures and dissonances. Recorders and flageolets (the wooden predecessor to the tin pennywhistle) were easily carried about and made excellent solo instruments for both the new and old styles of music. They arrived in the New World in pockets, packs and bundles.Scott Reiss, internationally acclaimed recorder virtuoso and HESPERUS' co-director, arranges all the tunes on the CD for recorders ( Soprano and Alto), writing down every improvised ornament, slur and counter melody. Single melody lines, duets, trios and with chords, too! Use this book as a technical study guide as well as a source of performing and arranging ideas. ( Also see, Early American Roots, violin edition.)

All Mel Bay Books published by Maggie Sansone are also available-

as a digital download through Mel Bay:
contact: 800/325-9518, http://www.melbay.com

Celtic Meditations
Maggie Sansone

Mel Bay Publications

Maggie Sansone has compiled, in one special collection, the most contemplative melodies from her recording Celtic Meditations (MM302).

A rich tapestry of Celtic moods for gentle, quiet contemplation, the music is written in standard notation in treble clef with chords and is also suitable for other melody “C” instruments such as recorder, flute, mandolin or guitar. Includes liner notes, technique suggestions, and tuning system diagrams. While based in the Celtic tradition, Maggie's tune selections for this recording and book lend themselves to a more slow relaxed performance and the music, although Celtic in origin, does express a universal quality, transcending borders and will appeal to the highest qualities in all of us with lightness and joy!
52 pages. Mel Bay Publication.

Maggie's Big Book of Celtic Tunes

Maggie Sansone (Mel Bay Publications)

A Collection of over 124 tunes arranged and transcribed for the Hammered Dulcimer )from the playing of Maggie Sansone)( and suitable for other melody instruments . All the music is from her recordings: Traditions, Mist & Stone, Dance Upon the Shore, A Traveler's Dream, Mystic Dance and Merrily Greet the Time, and now includes some tunes from Music in the Great Hall.

Suitable for other melody instruments (fiddle,mandolin,guitar) and chords are included. .To see a complete list of tunes, send email to: mail@maggiesmusic.com.

The music is in standard notation.All tunes and arrangements in this book fit easily on 12/11 as well as the larger extended range models. Many of the tunes are presented as a simple melody line with chords; others are transcribed with fuller arrangements and variations. From Advanced beginner level to advanced. Listening to the recordings on which the tunes were recorded will enrich the musician's understanding of the tunes and their Celtic spirit, show ideas for harmonies and variations and offer insight into Maggie Sansone's playing and arranging style for the hammered dulcimer.

Edited by Geoff Wysham, with additional music editing by Karen Ashbrook, Paul Oorts and Ken Kolodner.

BK100-$23.00

(paypal price includes shipping)

A Traveler's Dream
Maggie Sansone

Maggie's Music Publications
Maggie Sansone's transcription of her latest recording, A Traveler's Dream (MM110) is now available. This wonderful collection of traditional and original music is arranged for the hammered dulcimer and can also be played by other melody instruments that read in Treble clef. It includes all the music from the album: Irish reels, airs, jigs, Scottish Highland and Lowland tunes, Swedish Bear Dance, Northumbrian tunes and the complete scores for Maggies' acclaimed original compositions: "Dervish," "The Seeker," "All Hallows Eve" and "A Traveler's Dream." Mel bay Publication.

out of print- but...good news...all tunes in this book are now included in the new Maggie Big Book of Celtic Tunes ( see above)

Traditions
Maggie Sansone

Maggie's Music Publications

This book includes everything from  Hammer Dulcimer Tune book ( above) and all the rest of the tunes described under the CD-Traditions.( MM104).
In Standard music notation and hammered dulcimer tab ( easy-to-read- the number represents the note in the scale:G=1,A=2, etc.)chords, tips and techniques. A perfect collection of tunes for the advanced - beginner to intermediate level.

TUNES: Alexander's Hornpipe/ Poppyleaf Hornpipe/Planxty Browne (Turlough O'Carolan) /Fingal's March/ Jack A Tar / Petronella/ Haste to the Wedding / Irish Washerwoman/ Over the Waterfall/ Sally Gardens reel/ Battle of Aughrim march/ Greensleeves/ Dill Pickles Rag/ Si Bheag / Si Mhor (Turlough O'Carolan)/ Swallowtail Jig/ La Bastrange (French Canadaian reel)/ Man of the House (Irish reel and variations)/ The Hundred Pipers ( Scottish jig).

Hammered Dulcimer Anthology.

Featuring solos by the world's finest hammered dulcimer players including Maggie Sansone & Karen Ashbrook. 72 pages with photos, bios, transcriptionsof tunes and CD. Mel bay Publication

A SCOTTISH CHRISTMAS for Hammered Dulcimer
Maggie Sansone
Seventy pages packed with information, Scottish Highland bagpipe ornamentation techniques, transcriptions and new arrangements of all the tunes from our best-selling Holiday recording A Scottish Christmas.. Mel bay Publication.

Ancient Noels
Maggie Sansone-

Maggie's Music Publications

26 medieval and renaissance Christmas tunes.

Mel bay Publication. (Pictured here is the book and CD, but note that CD has to be ordered seperately.)

Sounds of the Season
Maggie Sansone

Mel Bay Publication

15 Celtic and traditional Christmas tunes from the best-selling holiday recording.Mel bay Publication

Sounds of the Season II
Maggie Sansone,only a few copies left!
Maggie's Music Publications
21 new settings of holiday favorites, transcribed from the CD.Mel bay Publication

BK-Sessions1 Ireland's Best Session Tunes Vol 1
Mel Bay Publications,Inc.

Mel Bay Publications, Inc., in conjunction with Waltons Publishing presents one hundred ten of the most popular and enduring session tunes in Ireland and around the world. Join in wherever you go with this session-friendly collection of jigs, reels, hornpipes, polkas, slides, airs and more. Suitable for all melody instruments (fiddle/violin, recorder, tinwhistle, or flute) with guitar chords. All of the tunes are recorded on the CD's at a moderate tempo for easy learning, and the tunes are individually tracked for instant access.

Intermediate-Advanced 48 Saddlestitch 8.25 x 11.75

BK-Sessions2 Ireland's Best Session Tunes Vol 2
Mel Bay Publications,Inc.

One hundred ten (110) more popular and enduring session tunes, a must for every traditional musician's repertoire. Suitable for all melody instruments with guitar chords. All the tunes are recorded on the CDs at a moderate tempo for easy learning, and the tunes are individually tracked for instant access.

Intermediate-Advanced 48 Saddlestitch 8.25 x 11.75

BK-512

100 Essential Irish Session Tunes ( Mel Bay Publications,Inc.)

This book will help you join in Irish pub sessions! It presents 100 of the most widely known and often played Irish reels and jigs. With these under your belt, you can sit in virtually any Irish session and make a significant contribution. Learn these 'session friendly' settings as written and you can be confident of having accurate versions. The music here is suitable for all melody instruments and includes chord symbols. Mel bay Publication

Playing the Hammered Dulcimer in the Irish Tradition(oak publication)

Karen Ashbrook
CURRENTLY OUT OF PRINT...

The national best-selling Instructional book/CD set includes forty-five tunes and valuable information for playing in the Irish style. 87 pages.

out-of- print

call for details

BK 502 $25.00 (Paypal prices include shipping)

First Lessons Hammered Dulcimer is designed to instruct beginning players on the instrument. The melodies in this collection include a variety of hymns, holiday music and fiddle tunes written in standard notation, with instructions on how to read the notation. Lyrics and suggested chords for accompanying instruments are also included. The accompanying CD offers two tracks for each selection: a performance track with rhythm guitar and an instructional track with detailed phrase-by-phrase demonstration. The guided audio instruction at a slow tempo will prove invaluable for the "by ear" player. This method provides a "private lesson" approach for success on the hammered dulcimer.

Hammered Dulcimer Chords
by Jeanne Page

This book was written to aid the dulcimer player in playing as a backup musician. It provides the tools necessary for musicians who are seeking to go beyond simple melody lines. The majority of chords diagrammed are those
most commonly used, and those whose notes are clustered on the instrument in six repeated shapes. Diagrams are shown for the 15/14 dulcimer.Mel bay Publication

Tinwhistle Starter Kit
"Lean to play the Irish Tin Whistle" (Waltons)

Pennywhistle + book + CD!

The haunting slow airs and lively jigs or reels played on the Irish Tin Whistle have brought endless hours of pleasure and contemplation to countless musicians and listeners alike. The Irish Tin Whistle in this package is a musician's whistle. Made from brass, it comes in the key of D and is specially designed to effortlessly create a sweet melodic tone which is favored by Irish whistle players worldwide. With the Irish Whistle Book included in this package, you do not have to be able to read music to enjoy the Irish whistle. There are clear instructions on how to play the whistle, and each tune is fully diagrammed to allow the complete beginner to play immediately. There is a fine selection of Irish and international tunes to learn. Containing all the tunes in the book, the demonstration CD is a great additional aid to learning. Instructions are in English, French, German, Italian, Spanish, and Japanese.